dclarke 4,011 #451 Posted August 2, 2014 Bringing this to Sycamore, Martin? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Martin 2,130 #452 Posted August 2, 2014 planning on it. now you guys aren't going to be looking it over too closely are you? because all the pics here are trick photography..... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vinylguy 4,666 #453 Posted August 2, 2014 How about posting a before and after picture? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dclarke 4,011 #454 Posted August 2, 2014 I doubt there's many flaws in it!... Heck, I doubt there's any flaw in it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Martin 2,130 #455 Posted August 3, 2014 I doubt there's many flaws in it!... Heck, I doubt there's any flaw in it. Denny, i think I'm just like you. we can always see the flaws in our own work and not seem to see them in others...... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Martin 2,130 #456 Posted August 3, 2014 How about posting a before and after picture? this is the only one i have close up, the one in question is on the right. the tractor itself was one of the nicest ones I've started with, the biggest hurdle was reviving the engine. that was the challenge on this build..... at first the engine looked like a boat anchor and it was a gamble throwing money into missing parts and replacing bad ignition components. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Martin 2,130 #458 Posted August 3, 2014 sometimes it would be nice if it was that easy Terry, just watch it happen on TV. I guess we sort of do that on the forum here, i watch all you guys build them, you guys watch me. just takes more than a couple episodes for it to happen....... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vinylguy 4,666 #459 Posted August 3, 2014 sometimes it would be nice if it was that easy Terry, just watch it happen on TV. I guess we sort of do that on the forum here, i watch all you guys build them, you guys watch me. just takes more than a couple episodes for it to happen....... Yeah, I almost cried the first time I saw it unveiled. Now there's a reality show! Just need to get you and half dozen other of our Master Restorers together. Then hijack a deserving members tractor. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bowtiebutler956 649 #460 Posted August 3, 2014 Yeah, I almost cried the first time I saw it unveiled. Now there's a reality show! Just need to get you and half dozen other of our Master Restorers together. Then hijack a deserving members tractor. Now there's a winner of an idea!! Matt 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Martin 2,130 #461 Posted August 3, 2014 you guys are probably getting sick of pics of this one, but i don't care! i took it out in the sun for some seat time and pics this afternoon. this drives the best of any one I've ever had, the jd front axle/spindles and vredestein 5 ribs is an awesome combination. almost no effort at all to steer and very smooth. actually the tractor is a very nice driver overall and i can't wait to get back on it again...... 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
km3h 543 #462 Posted August 3, 2014 Never get tired of looking at Wheel Horse pictures, especially this one. Now sit it on a pedestal, place a full size mirror on the pedestal and cover it with glass. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bmsgaffer 2,043 #463 Posted August 4, 2014 I am fairly certain you have set the bar that many members (me included) will be fruitlessly trying to match for years to come. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DotheDoo 15 #464 Posted August 4, 2014 got home today and these were in the driveway......... hmmmm...... IMG_2924.JPG I saw these in your picture. Who are the tires by and what size? I wanted to put this same tread on mine but the sizes I saw fit only JD rims, not my WH rims. I have a 312-8 -1995. Thxs Rob Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Martin 2,130 #465 Posted August 4, 2014 (edited) They are Carlisle All Trail 23 x 10.50-12 on 12 x 8.5 wheels. in my opinion you really need the 8.5 wheels for this size tire. you would probably have the 12 x 7 wheels on a 312 if they are oem. i see they make a 23 x 8.00 -12 but not seeing an 23 x 8.5-12. 23 x 8.5-12 or 23 x 9.5-12 is probably best on the 12 x 7 wheels. oh, and they are on JD rims that the centers were cut out and moved to the same offset as Wheel Horse, but don't tell anybody. A set of Wheel Horse 12 x 8.5 rims will work too....... Edited August 4, 2014 by Martin Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Torino 14 #466 Posted August 4, 2014 Is anyone else a little sad this is over? I really enjoyed following this build. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Martin 2,130 #467 Posted August 4, 2014 who knows there might be some more to do......... this thread is still in its early stages, only 470 replies and 17,460 views..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
km3h 543 #468 Posted August 4, 2014 Martin, suppose I were to send you my disassembled 417H and a blank check. Want to start another project? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Martin 2,130 #469 Posted August 4, 2014 that would be great, a 417 is on my want list. i don't mind putting it back together for myself....... oh, and so is a blank check, thats at the top of the list. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CasualObserver 3,406 #470 Posted August 4, 2014 Just need to get you and half dozen other of our Master Restorers together. Then hijack a deserving members tractor. That was done for Karl back in the early days of RS.... sadly most of those pictures are gone. Maybe Karl or Eldon can revive some of those pics and put them at the end of the threads. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
km3h 543 #471 Posted August 4, 2014 Well I learned a lesson on that one. I took it apart two years ago. It's all painted and ready to go back together. Only problem is that I need to find all the small pieces and such that are strewn around the shop. Soon as I fix a few things on the last three I got I will start the 417 reconstruction. At least I have two 416h's to use as a guide. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Terry M-(Moderator) 2,125 #472 Posted August 4, 2014 Bringing this to Sycamore, Martin? Look forward to seeing your latest restoration Martin.....would you let other people take it for a drive?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Martin 2,130 #473 Posted August 5, 2014 Maybe, just maybe..... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vinylguy 4,666 #474 Posted August 5, 2014 I got first dibs!!! After Jeanine of course 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jackhammer 544 #475 Posted August 5, 2014 (edited) Look forward to seeing your latest restoration Martin.....would you let other people take it for a drive?? Maybe, just maybe..... Grrreat, Terry ,Steve and Dennis ,, I'll race you you guys Rick Edited August 5, 2014 by jackhammer 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
